Seems we’ve crossed a line here between City of Champions and …. a city where this is the norm.

If the developers get so far down the road on a project of this size without reviewing it for general compliance with the zoning code then they are incompetent and deserve to lose that money. The city is not going to block projects that are generally compliant, they want the development to occur too. The reviews are about making changes at the margins, ensuring compliance with all city requirements, etc.

It doesn't seem like that's what they are trying to tell you

If there aren't specific rent caps associated with a project then it's a profit grab

The process needs to be expedited and simplified but it is still important, and the developers don't deserve the benefit of the doubt here. I think it also makes sense for them to be a large funding source for the department. This fee may well be too high but I think the proper number is closer to the new fee than the old. And the fact that the city is again going to be subject to onerous legal proceedings over something like this is bullshit - another case of developers overpowering the city through sheer wealth. If it's so onerous the city should feel those effects in declining development, not bullshit legal wrangling. That's an additional cost for everyone, but the developers don't give a shit about that!

The review is also more complex than that, often requiring ZBA and CDAP review/approval outside of the normal staff review (which also includes cross-referencing with existing city plans, not just reviewing the zoning code).

Sad what our cities have become

No shats n’at

Have you seen this city? Jesus christ.

Oh yeah, where the food gets trucked in from halfway across the planet and costs too much because of corporations inflating prices. Sounds like a great thing for the poor, good job, I'm surprised nobody thought of this already! I definitely don't want my neighborhood dirtied up with animals and poor people picking apples.

On a super hot day this summer, go to The Strip that lacks lots of trees and vegetation. Then go to Allegheny Cemetery and feel the temperature difference. It is staggering.

I have had the same issues and I’m in Westwood. The deer, rabbits and groundhogs ruined everything I had outside. I want to do some kind of small greenhouse that would protect my stuff. It would have to be cheap. And I like to start composting too.

It's a shame people are shiting in the streets enough to warrant a sign

yes, it is certainly a shame this sign discouraging people from shitting in taxpayer-funded spaces exists

I saw a guy pee in this exact alley. I guess he was following the rules

We know sunflowers are inspirational plants, even to famous painters. Vincent Van Gogh loved sunflowers so much, he created a famous series of paintings, simply called ‘sunflowers’.

We just need to plant 900 gazillion sunflowers.

I’ve asked around Penn Hills before with the same response.

Well there's a lot of different berries...don't they count??

Same out here in Penn Hills! I asked my neighbor if they'd tell on me if I "took care of the problem" myself with my bow.

Her response? "Oh, but the deer are so pretty!"

😒 ...

Allegheny County Conservation District free soil test

Allegheny County Conservation District is providing free lead soil tests April 19.

Just adding in a resource in case anyone wants it.

Thank you!! I am really interested in McMurrray and Peters Township - that makes me happy to hear that!

I’ve been telling people that San Francisco is the sister city to Pittsburgh and now I have actual proof!

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I don’t want to know the story behind this sign.

I agree. They should have 4 times as many planners so it doesn’t take 6 weeks to get the first round of review comments. But, just follow the law and charge for the review they actually perform. Don’t just pick an arbitrary number that will get struck down immediately and have to be repaid with interest and attorneys fees. And to be clear, they don’t do much more than code compliance review and making design “suggestions” that aren’t enforceable.